The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Thorn
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Burnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe King Alfred School an Academy
Secondary · 579m away
Isleport School
Independent · 976m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
West Huntspill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
St Andrew's Church Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Burnham-On-Sea Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
East Huntspill Primary Academy
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Churchfield Church School's Ofsted rating?
Churchfield Church School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churchfield Church School?
Churchfield Church School currently has 437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churchfield Church School take?
Churchfield Church School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Churchfield Church School?
Churchfield Church School is in Highbridge, TA9 3JF, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churchfield Church School have a sixth form?
No, Churchfield Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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